Wish List

At 826michigan, we offer every single one of our programs at absolutely no cost to students. And in addition to covering the program costs, we also go through lots of supplies each month to keep things running. We always need help to make our work happen and hope you’ll consider spending some time as a volunteer, making a cash donation at any level, or visiting the wish list below for ideas about what we can most use. Thank you!

826michigan’s Wish List
We’re always accepting these items and can promise to put them to good use right away.

First class postage stamps

Plain white copier paper

Frequent Flier miles for staff travel to 826 National meetings

Gift cards to grocery stores like Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, or Kroger. $10 covers one afternoon of healthy snacks at one of our tutoring sites!

Gift cards to local businesses like Nicola’s Books, Sam’s, or Peaceable Kingdom. 826michigan interns usually receive $20 gift cards to a local business to thank them for their service.

Gift cards to office supply stores or general merchandise stores like Office Depot, Target, or Meijer.

Tape

Staplers

Calculators

Rulers

1″ binders

Pens and pencils

Erasers

Cleaning supplies

Bathroom supplies

826michigan’s Maybe List
From time to time and under the right circumstances, the following items are also helpful. Please consult with a staff member before bringing us or purchasing for us any of these items.

New computer or other electronic equipment

Binders, unless they are 1″ size

Old magazines

Newer upper level math and science textbooks

826michigan’s No Thank you List
We’re so grateful that people think of us when they come across these items, but we can’t put them to good use or have them in abundance already.

It takes all kinds of talented, big-hearted volunteers to run a place like 826michigan. Volunteers who seem to dream in Awesome Workshop Ideas, others who never fail to help with an event or who can stuff their WEIGHT in mailing materials. Please, bring your skills to our table!